Overview
Senior Advisor - Chemicals and Water - 31861
Join the Environment Agency as aSenior Advisor in the Chemicals Surveillance and Emerging Risks Team to influence national strategy and deliver smarter, more effective environmental protection focused on chemicals in water.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of our chemical’s strategy for 2030–2035 through the Price Review programme.
* Ensure effective delivery of AMP8 and AMP9.
* Review high risk permitted activities.
* Influence national plans through collaboration with Defra, the water industry, and other stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovation.
* Translate evidence into action to deliver environmental outcomes.
* You may also have the opportunity to take online management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of others in the team.
Experience/Qualifications
* Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in environmental science/policy/related fields.
* Understanding of water industry planning, regulation and/or permitting.
* Strong stakeholder engagement/relationship building skills, including with government and industry.
* Strategic thinking and data analysis skills in environmental planning or water quality.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, actionable policy.
* Leadership in projects, programmes, or people, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Desirable: Awareness of environmental risks posed by chemicals and regulations.
* Membership of a relevant professional body.
Working Arrangements and Additional Information
* The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns for all vacancies; please include any information about preferred working arrangements on your application.
* Role may require travel for face-to-face meetings (usually in Birmingham or Bristol); some travel and overnights will be required.
* Disability support: Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability; we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
* Base location: EA office base with national scope; location is flexible.
* Applications are blind assessed using competency questions; interviews via MS Teams.
* For questions about status or eligibility, contact your HR team or the provided contact in the job pack.
Competencies (examples to demonstrate capability)
* Shapes organisational approach and delivery: translate direction into cost-effective operational activity delivering water quality outcomes.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: coordinate information from multiple sources to solve technical problems.
* Influences and Persuades Others: present a case effectively to gain support for environmental plans.
* Manages Self: self-awareness, development planning, and keeping specialist knowledge up to date.
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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